702 Manchester Unity Building


8 max

label $75 / hour
$250 / half-day
$450 / day
+ $200 refundable bond

free_cancellation Free to cancel with at least 7 days notice

Enjoy this creative studio space in the heart of Melbourne! Located in the iconic Manchester Unity Building this studio overlooks Melbourne Town Hall. Centrally located it has the Collins/Swanston St tram stops on the corner and Flinders Street Station just a short walk. The building has lift access.

The space is dynamic with moveable tables and chairs, a small kitchenette and a well-lit area with tv for the display of images, presentations or music.

This space is perfect for a small group meeting or creative class.

Machine and equipment hire at additional cost is available.

Special classes supported
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Two Sewing Sisters was officially launched in 2017. It is the creations of sisters Lauren and Erin, though the story began long before this.

Growing up in regional Victoria, Erin and Lauren spent hours in their Nan’s sewing room: cutting out patterns, sewing, and playing dress ups in the hundreds of dresses Nan had made for their family.

This childhood activity turned into a passion for the Ritchie sisters. For every special event, there was a reason for ‘a new dress’ to be produced to celebrate.

Each dress held a story that accompanied the frock. These frocks were more than garments – symbols of love, celebration and family support.

Both Lauren and Erin studied Textiles in High School, each completing VCE Textiles Unit 3 & 4 under the watchful eye of their textiles teacher at Wangaratta High School, Gayle O’Keefe.

Lauren studied a Bachelor of Applied Science – Fashion Design at RMIT alongside a Certificate IV in Millinery at Kangan Batman Institute. She has taught fashion
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220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia

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